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DASO investigating rock-throwing incidents

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County sheriff’s detectives are investigating a string of incidents in which unknown suspects threw rocks at passing cars in the Del Rey/Westmoreland area, according to a news release.

DASO investigating rock-throwing incidents

LAS CRUCES — Doña Ana County sheriff’s detectives are investigating a string of incidents in which unknown suspects threw rocks at passing cars in the Del Rey/Westmoreland area, according to a news release.

Six incidents have been reported in the last two months, all of which occurred near Del Rey Boulevard, Westmoreland Avenue and Ralls Road, the release said.

The most recent incident happened around 8 p.m. Thursday when a woman called 911 to report hearing a loud crash through the back window of her car where her two small children were sitting.

Deputies who responded said the children were covered in glass, but did not appear to be physically injured, according to the release.

Detectives are asking the public to help in the investigation. Tips can be reported to Crime Stoppers, 800-222-TIPS or via text message to CRIMES (274637) using the keyword LCTIPS.

The Crime Stoppers number and text messaging services are operational 24 hours a day. Callers can remain anonymous to collect a reward.